Sustainable Design and Renewable Energy (Cert.)
Certificate in Sustainable Design and Renewable Energy is geared to all students of Nassau Community College interested in gaining a broad
understanding of different topics in sustainable design and renewable energy. The
certificate program will be taught by professionals in the field, including professional
engineers and registered architects. The knowledge gained by the students in this
program will aid them in procuring jobs in the green industry, in such fields as engineering,
construction, financial, marketing, sales, maintenance, and many more. The sustainable
design principles that students will learn in this program will allow them to better
understand methods used worldwide by diverse populations.
Students graduating with this certificate could also continue on and seek certification
by the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) and become a Green Associate.
Course Descriptions: Online or PDF
Sustainable Design and Renewable Energy
Certificate Program
Hegis Code: 5317
Total Credits: 24
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| GSS 122 Science of Energy | 3 |
| GSS 128 Green Building Practices | 3 |
| GSD 130 Green Building Material | 3 |
| GSD 132 Green Projects Case Studies | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 12 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| GSD 200 Wind Turbines/Solar Panels Applications | 3 |
| GSD 202 Water Recycling/Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| GSD 204 Energy Codes and Energy Analysis | 3 |
| GSD 206 HVAC/ Air Quality | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 12 |
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